[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 180 (Friday, December 11, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1774]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF 
                      SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, INC.

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 11, 2015

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the Community Action 
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO) on their 50th 
anniversary and to highlight its vital role serving our local 
community.
   CAPSLO was established on December 8, 1965. It was created as San 
Luis Obispo County's official Community Action Agency to eliminate the 
causes of poverty by empowering low-income individuals and families to 
achieve self-sufficiency through a wide array of community-based 
collaborations and programs.
   Over the years, it has touched and inspired so many working families 
through strong partnerships with volunteers, county government, city 
government, the private sector, and low-income populations throughout 
the San Luis Obispo community.
   Through these partnerships, CAPSLO has worked tirelessly to 
implement successful programs, such as Early Head Start, Head Start, 
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, Supportive Service for Veterans and 
Families, Homeless Services, and Parent Education and Child Abuse 
Prevention Services. These programs address the needs of our community 
by directly combatting poverty and have directly improved the quality 
of life of local families, strengthened the community, and improved the 
safety of San Luis Obispo County.
   I am pleased to recognize CAPSLO on its 50th anniversary for its 
leadership and wish the organization luck in the future.

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